In The Jungle Books, Mowgli is a prime example of how education is the most important tool in society, and like any other tool, it can only be beneficial when used correctly. Mowgli shows that in order to survive in society, a child needs the education of his society and he needs it early on. A child needs to be educated about his society right away so that he may begin to thrive in his …showed first 75 words of 1643 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1643 total…survive. Mowgli’s mode for survival in the jungle parallels a child's road to survival in society and his steps towards education is identical to how a child is educated in society. It is this link between jungle and society that proves that education is required for survival no matter what level of civilization. Mowgli exemplifies how an individual can succeed in any environment when he has the proper education and applies his skills appropriately.